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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1898
Page
5
Wool Market notes and several personal visits as residents travel to Red Lodge Livingston and Brookton. Updates on repairs to McLeod street sidewalks and a tour of William Nelson's coal mine at McLeod. future mining plans could benefit Boulder ranchers with a local coal market and railroad links.
Local items include Mrs Davis returning to Livingston from Big Timber to visit her parents Mr and Mrs S L Bryant Sam Fowler returns to Bozeman from Alaska from the Montana exploring company The Northern Pacific orders six new mogul engines and 100 coal cars for the Rocky Fork branch with seven trains daily this fall District Clerk Bailey boasts fruit and shade trees in city yards A Cameron's promotes hats and a ship giveaway Hood's Sarsaparilla and Perfect Baking Powder advertisements appear along with fence wire deals via Olmstead Howard and Baker Perfect
Charles Lippy formerly of East Boulder traveled through Big Timber on his way back from the Klondike where he and his father and two brothers mined and brought out 175000 dollars in gold. He says the region is rough and full of destitution.
The August term convened with officials present. Cases include Biz Timber National Bank v Uttermohle continued, Harrison v Cosgriff continued, Deming v Hooper default entered, Emery v Kent dismissed, Davis v Clouse awarded $273 plus fees and costs, Robbery and burglary charges set for August 8 9, citizenship for Winsborough, contempt matter postponed to August 8 1898, 24 jurors drawn for August 8 1888, court adjourned to August 8 1898.
Deputy Veterinarian Bert Nutta spent four days in Shield's valley investigating rumors that sheep under S. O. N. C. Brady were infected with scab. He returned Thursday with a clean bill of health for all Brady bands including Albert Crest and Jacob Rapstad, finding no evidence of scab or any infectious disease.
Gov Beasley and W E Tinling agents for Nichols Dupre Co report sale of wool clips in Glendive this season. Listed buyers include E D Cole A F Duplisen W A Graves Harry V Lane J W Gilmore clip 65000 pounds M Wood 10000 Kernick 10000 Norton 12000 Chenoweth 28000 McArthur 7000. Prices paid ranged from 15 to 15 cents per pound. W Bennett clip 20000 pounds consigned to the firm.
Senator Carter says Fort Missoula has not been abandoned and remains an active post. A dispatch reports that fixtures were moved but may still allow reoccupation by cavalry. An official War Department order is expected soon to settle the future of the fort, with encouragement for Missoula.
The political code sections outline penalties for obstructing or injuring highways or diverting water onto roads. Section 2726 imposes ten dollars per day of obstruction. Section 1031 sets penalties up to five years in state prison or one year in county jail, plus fines up to one thousand dollars, for destroying or damaging highways or bridges.
A compact opinion piece mocks political talk and public hypocrisy. The author notes how popularity can be bought, crime can lurk behind suspicion, and politicians promise intimacy while courting voters with glossy promises.
Olmstead and Howard announce a 30 day sale offering Weber wagons of all sizes at cost for cash. Wagons are guaranteed to carry large loads with steel axle options and brakes included. The ad lists price details for inch complete California bed common bed and similar models.
Bucklen Arnica Salve advertised as best for cuts bruises sores and eruptions with guarantee or money back and 25 cent price per box. Also promotion for Perfect baking powder as a pure indigestion remedy and a line of boots and shoes at H O Kelloggs.
The board of school trustees of School District No.1 Big Timber Mont invites sealed proposals for painting the district school house. Bids due by 5 p.m. August 3 1998. Plans available from the clerk at the courthouse. Trustees reserve the right to reject any or all bids. By order of fours.
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